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Fitzpatrick takes big step toward Ryder Cup spot

CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland: Matt Fitzpatrick moved closer to securing a place on Europe's Ryder Cup team by firing a five-under-par 67 to take a one-shot lead at the halfway stage of the European Masters on Friday.

The former US Open champion, who was level at the top overnight, needs only to finish tied seventh or better to qualify via the world points list for the match play showdown in Rome ahead of Tommy Fleetwood.